Arsenio Dominguez
IMO Secretary-General
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View Timeline →UN Reports Hundreds of Ships Stranded in Persian Gulf Amid Ongoing Conflict
The UN shipping safety organization reports that around 400 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf due to ongoing conflicts in the region, particularly affecting…
UN Maritime Agency Plans to Evacuate Stranded Vessels in Strait of Hormuz Soon
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is coordinating the evacuation of vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, grouping them based on their needs and locations.…
U.S. and Iran disagree over whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections
The US and Iran are at odds regarding Iran's agreement to nuclear inspections, with Iran's Foreign Ministry denying any scheduled visits by UN inspectors to…
U.S. Treasury Warns Hormuz 'Toll' Payments to Iran Could Trigger Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department has issued new sanctions guidance, prohibiting payments to Iran or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for "safe passage" through the Strait…
Crew of Greek Ship Attacked by Houthis Evacuated; One Person Missing
The crew of a Greek ship attacked by Houthi militants has been evacuated, with one crew member missing. The incident highlights ongoing maritime threats in…
The Security Council Condemns Houthi Attacks on Ships in the Red Sea and Calls for Their Cessation
The UN Security Council condemned Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and called for their immediate cessation, citing threats to regional stability and…
International Maritime Organization Condemns Houthi Attacks on Ships in the Red Sea
The International Maritime Organization condemned recent Houthi attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, emphasizing the disruption to global trade. The U.S. and allies…